Upcoming Events at Center Theater
Grease: School Version
Performed by Center Theater Conservatory
August 14th – 16th
Set in the 1950s and telling the story of American youth culture, the audience follows greaser Danny Zuko and good-girl Sandy Dumbrowski as their romance unfolds at Rydell High School in Chicago. Featuring iconic rock ‘n’ roll songs like “Greased Lightnin”!
12 Angry Jurors
Performed by Center Theater Company
September 11th – 27th
This Drama Desk Award-winning play places you right in the court’s deliberation room, where sequestered jurors decide the fate of one boy during a murder trial. After a split vote, the twelve jurors spark debate over the case at hand and the principle of innocent until proven guilty.
Frozen Jr.
Performed by Center Theater Conservatory
November 6th – December 13th
Step into the Kingdom of Arendelle, where an eternal winter has been set off by the ice queen Elsa. After running away to hide her magical powers and protect her Kingdom, her sister Anna braves a long and icy journey to bring Elsa back home. Featuring eclectic characters, such as rock trolls, a reindeer, and a singing snowman, Frozen Jr. teaches its audiences the power of sibling love and being proud of who you are.
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MISSION STATEMENT
Every human, big or small, deserves to feel empowered to create. At Center Theater Company, our young actors are at the Center of the creative process. Thus, our shows are both by our kids, and for our kids! Although learning to take direction is important, it is far more important to learn to follow your impulses and have your own creative ideas be heard and implemented. If you think a Taylor Swift song is perfect for a Midsummer Night’s Dream, then why not! If you get a great idea for your costume, then put it on and show us! If you come up with some fun blocking, we will always try it!
You feel proud of your work when you have ownership of your work!
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Jenny Latimer
Jenny is a professional actress and director who has performed with Broadway National Tours, Off-Broadway shows, and Regional Theaters in Utah, Texas, Connecticut, Maryland, California and New York. She has also been a guest performer on America’s Got Talent and the Academy Awards.
She directed the World Premiere of Claybourne Elder’s “Around the World in 80 Days,” a screwball musical comedy at Theater Raleigh, and is currently directing “Into the Breeches” as a part of their 2021 season.
She has an MFA in acting from UNC Chapel Hill, where she created and taught musical theater classes for undergraduates. She also directed a gender bent version of Romeo and Juliet and a new work called “The Kritik.”
She adores working with children, and finds magic in seeing the world through their eyes, encouraging their innate creativity, and letting their joy and passions shine through!
Although following direction is important, Jenny believes it is vital for children to be an active part of the creative process. Kids gain empowerment and confidence when their voices are heard – qualities that will take them far both in the theater and in life.